Research Tech II

Responsibilities

• Aid in the lab with experiments for a NIH-funded research project.
• Perform and support Luminex assays and flow cytometry experiments.
• Maintain tumor burden using advanced imaging techniques like IVIS.
• Administer radiation therapy in mouse models.
• Conduct longitudinal monitoring of tumor progression.
• Collaborate and assist team members in their daily research activities.
• Ensure smooth execution of experiments and shared responsibilities in the research project.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance such as defrosting freezers, conducting inventories of lab chemical stocks, and general housekeeping tasks.
• Assists with animal husbandry (maintenance of rats and mice, pre- and post-surgical preparation and follow-up, animal sacrifices as needed, etc.).
• Perform general laboratory duties such as preparing reagents, ordering and re-stocking supplies.
• Maintain laboratory chemical inventory and ensure proper disposal.
• Helps to ensure laboratory compliance for safety and fire inspections.
• Aid in the lab with scientific procedures.
• Maintain Purchasing Records for all lab purchases to give to labs financial manager.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 1 year experience performing basic sampling, monitoring or research activities, compiling and collecting data and preparing reports required.
• Associate's degree in Health Science, Biology, Chemistry or other science related field of study preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years specialized experience in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Animal husbandry and colony management preferred.